Research Faculty – Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, BSBI Berlin (Freelancer)

Your Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to postgraduate students throughout their final research projects (dissertations) in Business, Management and related disciplines, ensuring alignment with academic standards and programme requirements.
• Mentor postgraduate students in developing research proposals, selecting appropriate methodologies, and enhancing scholarly writing skills.
• Monitor the progress of research projects, offering constructive feedback and support to help students overcome challenges.
• Advise students on ethical considerations and research regulations relevant to their work.
• Spearhead the development and implementation of research strategies aligned with BSBI’s goals, focusing on all disciplines of the School.
• Identify and foster interdisciplinary research opportunities across different Faculties.
• Supervise and coordinate research initiatives at various faculties, ensuring alignment with the Institute’s vision.
• Manage research projects, including international collaborations such as Erasmus+, to enhance BSBI’s global research presence.
• Oversee and guide postgraduate students’ research activities, providing mentorship and ensuring alignment with academic standards.
• Collaborate with faculty members to support and enhance the research capabilities of postgraduate students.
• Foster collaborations with external partners, industry stakeholders, and research institutions to enhance BSBI’s research ecosystem.
• Represent BSBI in national and international research forums.
• Provide regular reports and updates on the progress and impact of dissertation supervision.
• Cultivate a collaborative and innovative research culture within the School.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in research and academia.
• Implement continuous improvement strategies for optimising research processes and outcomes.
• Actively participate in promotional activities to enhance the visibility and reputation of BSBI’s research endeavours.
• Collaborate closely with the Provost, and Deans of different Faculties for seamless integration of research activities within the overall academic framework.
• This role plays a pivotal part in advancing BSBI’s research agenda and contributing to its standing as a center of excellence in academia and innovation.
• Supervising up to 130 dissertations per academic year according to the curriculum and the needs of the School.

Your profile

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Master degree in an applicable Business, Management and related disciplines from a recognised institution.
• Highly desirable for candidates to have engaged in Doctoral studies.
• Strong working knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Strong working knowledge of data modelling/analytics systems and frameworks.
• Strong working knowledge of research philosophies.
• Strong working knowledge of research foundations and platforms around the world.
• Strong working knowledge of the systems of scientific/academic publishers around the world.
• A number of publications in scientific journals and conferences.
• Prior teaching experience in higher education at the University level.
• Sound knowledge of Educational Platforms (i.e. Canvas, Blackboard, etc.).
• Sound knowledge of research regulations and rules.
• Sound knowledge of study regulations and rules.
• Prior experience in a similar academic position in a University.
• Very good knowledge of Windows OS, MS Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), and Microsoft Teams.
• Fluent in spoken and written English (C2 level).

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

• Very good organizational and communication skills
• High social competence and assertiveness
• Maintaining an overview even with high workloads
• Entrepreneurial and economic way of thinking and working
• Resilient and flexible
• Motivated for further academic and professional development